America's Unique Deaf Stories; Established 1996; 22nd year

2017/11/28

There are several companies that would test your DNA,of course, for a fee. Are these DNA tests on deafnessany good? A deaf woman went through a DNA testingand wanted to know why she was born deaf. She hadassumed it was genetics that caused her deafness,but admitted it was not proven. It was for herpeace of mind, knowing that her assumption wascorrect. Is it worth the time and money to getDNA testing? This is a personal decision.A picture is at:

The New England Homes for the Deaf is one of only twofacilities in the nation that offers specializednursing home care and specialized nursing home careand assisted living for people who are both blindand deaf. We should have more such facilities butjust two in the entire USA!

— nation’s sixth most important disabled person is deaf

Jackie Driver, who is deaf and operates a nationaldeaf service agency, has been ranked as the sixthmost influential disabled person in Great Britain.Who is the most influential deaf person in USA?Marlee Matlin, Nyle DiMarco, who else?